Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades 6 – 12 | Podcast EpisodeAn Introduction to Graphic Novels
Tune in to hear some background about graphic novels as well as specific recommendations of fantasy epics, memoirs, biographies, and adventure thriller stories, all presented in the form of a graphic novel.

Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades 6 – 12 | Activity & ProjectBeguiling Billboards: Finding Inspiration along the Road
For this activity, teens study "Pass It On" billboards created by The Foundation for a Better Life either online or on-the-go, and create an original billboard and inspirational phrase for a person of their choosing.

Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades 6 – 12 | Tip & How-ToHow to Be Safe Online
By teaching teens some basic guidelines about online safety, you can help make sure the time they spend online is safe.

Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades 7 – 12 | Activity & ProjectMusic in Movies: You Pick the Soundtrack
Explore how music can have an emotional impact on a scene in a movie, then help teens write and film a scene of their own.

Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades 7 – 12 | Activity & ProjectMyTube: Make a Video Public Service Announcement
Invite teens to explore issues that are important to them, and then write a script and film a video public service announcement.

Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades 9 – 12 | Activity & ProjectRate This Movie! Hold a Viewing Party
High school friends gather together for a viewing party of a movie, at home or the theater, then participate in a salon critiquing the merits of the movie.

Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades 6 – 12 | Podcast EpisodeTeen Literature and Technology
In this episode, you'll hear about books that "break the rules of writing" by telling stories in the form of emails, blog entries, and instant messages.

Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades 6 – 12 | Podcast EpisodeTeens as Writers
In honor of NCTE's National Day on Writing, tune in to hear about the growing number of books featuring teens who write.

Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades 9 – 12 | Printout | Learning New SkillsThrough the Eyes of the Director
What makes a movie work or fail? A well-made movie can draw viewers in so completely that they can forget that everything they see and hear was planned out by the filmmakers. This printout prompts teens to look at several distinct elements of a movie and decide on their overall effectiveness.